AI literacy certificate: why every organisation needs this in 2025
AI has become an integral part of our daily work. From text and image creation to complete AI business processes. More and more companies are using it. But how do you make sure you use AI in a conscious and responsible way? That's where AI literacy comes in. From February 2025, AI literacy will even be mandatory under the EU AI Act.
What is AI literacy?
AI literacy is about the knowledge, skills and awareness needed to use AI models and LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft CoPilot,... safely and responsibly. So it is not just about knowing what AI is, but also understanding:
- How AI works and what applications exist
- What opportunities AI offers within your work
- What are the risks of misuse
- How AI affects ethics, privacy and security
Everyone interacting with AI should be AI literate at their own level. The greater the impact or risk of an application, the more important knowledge and AI literacy becomes.
Why is AI literacy certification important for organisations?
The EU AI Act requires users of AI to ensure that employees are sufficiently AI-literate. That means:
- Hired freelancers should also be AI literate
- Organisations should take measures to ensure this
- Policies are needed that define not only which AI tools are used, but also who has sufficient knowledge of them
In other words, organisations can no longer avoid it. AI literacy is not a bonus, but a basic requirement to be compliant and ready for the future.
How do you increase AI literacy in your organisation?
At Metalab, you can make your team AI-literate quickly and practically. We offer courses and workshops to suit your work.
- A basic course to learn the key principles of AI
- In-depth training on specific tools and applications
- Practical workshops where employees practice AI directly in their daily tasks
Benefits of an AI literacy workshop at Metalab certificate
At the AI literacy workshop, you will learn how to use AI safely and smartly. All participants will receive a certificate of participation to show that they have attended the workshop and can use AI safely. The workshop is taught by a certified EU AI trainer, so you will learn from someone who is officially trained and up-to-date with the EU AI Act.
The benefits of participating in the AI literacy workshop
- Participation certificate after the workshop
- Learn to use AI responsibly
- Workshop given by a certified EU AI trainer
- Keep abreast of new AI applications and regulations
- Show that your organisation is professional and forward-looking
The AI expert Pascal Deseure
At Metalab, Pascal Deseure is the Certified AI Trainer who helps organisations and entrepreneurs better understand and smartly apply AI. He has more than 20 years of international experience, working with major companies such as BYD, Jaguar Land Rover, GE, Microsoft and PWC in Asia and the Middle East.
Today, Pascal, as a certified CAICO© EU AI Trainer, shares his knowledge via Metalab Academy. With his courses and workshops, he makes AI clear, practical and directly applicable for everyone.
Get your AI literacy certificate
Do you or your team want to demonstrate that you are using AI responsibly? Then follow the AI literacy workshop from Metalab. During this hands-on training, you will learn how AI works, which applications are relevant to your work and how to make conscious choices in its use. Afterwards, you will receive an AI literacy participation certificate from a certified EU AI Act trainer, showing that you have attended the workshop and gained knowledge about responsible use of AI.
